SAN CARLOS, Calif. — Dr. J. Brett Fenwick passed away at his home in San Carlos early Monday, May 23, after a battle with brain cancer.

Born to G. Bradford and Margaret E. Fenwick in Vicksburg, Mississippi, he was the middle of three children. After receiving his BS in civil engineering from Mississippi State University, Dr. Fenwick worked as a civil engineer for the Tennessee Valley Authority for two years before his decision to enter the ministry.

He went on to receive graduate degrees in communication, counseling and theology from Princeton Theological Seminary in New Jersey and a doctor of ministry degree from Union Theological Seminary in Virginia.

Dr. Fenwick was ordained and installed as associate pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Albemarle, N.C., and served as senior pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Pulaski, Va. He also served overseas for 11 years, as pastor at Union Church of Tripoli, Libya, and as senior pastor at Tokyo Union Church, Tokyo, Japan, respectively.

He traveled extensively over the years. Based on his extensive international experience, he then became a consultant for the last 25 years of his professional career, focusing on leadership development and cross-cultural training for expatriate assignments. Dr. Fenwick was also very involved in his local church, Trinity Presbyterian in San Carlos, and served as parish associate for 15 years.

Dr. Fenwick was a dedicated father, husband, brother, and friend.

He was predeceased by his wife of 24 years, Edith Kho Fenwick.

He is survived by his daughter, Tamara Kimberly Fenwick; sister, Margaret Patricia Sterritt (Bill); brother, William B. Fenwick (Dorothy); nephews J. Brad Fenwick and Brooks B. Sterritt; nieces, Pat F. Skrobarczyk (Pete) and Tracy F. Portwood (Jeff), as well as many loving friends.

He was reared in the First Presbyterian Church of Vicksburg, and was grateful for the early influence of his minister, the late Dr. William F. Mansell.

Dr. Fenwick will be remembered for his warm, caring personality and sense of humor that resulted in long-lasting, deep relationships with friends and colleagues. During his entire life, he was an articulate spokesman against discrimination and oppression with a strong passion for justice and the courage to speak the truth even when it was unpopular.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 18th at 2pm at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1106 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Carlos, CA 94070. Donations in Dr. Fenwick’s honor can be made to his favorite charities: UNICEF, Habitat for Humanity, Second Harvest Food Bank and Trinity Presbyterian Church.